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Diner Grill, 1635 W. Irving Park Rd.

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This old-school diner on the north end of Lakeview is one of a kind and revered for its late-night hours and sloppy signature dishes such as the Slinger, a mess of hashbrowns and burger patties smothered in chili.

This old-school diner on the north end of Lakeview is one of a kind and revered for its late-night hours and sloppy signature dishes such as the Slinger, a mess of hashbrowns and burger patties smothered in chili. (Abel Uribe / Chicago Tribune)